District of New Jersey Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournment requests must include dates sought, previous requests, reason, and adversary consent status.

Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time, other than those pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Civil Rule 6.1 and include: (1) the date or dates sought to be extended; (2) the number of previous requests for extensions and the Court’s rulings; (3) the reason for the current request; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

Extension requests affecting other dates must list proposed changes to all affected deadlines.

Source text: If the requested extension affects any other scheduled dates/deadlines, the request must list the proposed change for all such other dates/deadlines.

Adjournment requests must include previous requests count, reason, and party consent.

Source text: Any request for an adjournment shall include: (2) The number of previous requests; (3) The reason for the request; and (4) If all parties consent.

Extension requests must be made by letter application indicating whether all parties consent.

Source text: Extension requests shall be made by letter application, which shall indicate whether all parties consent.

Adjournment requests must be submitted at least 5 business days before the hearing, stating all parties' consent.

Source text: Conferences and hearings, whether telephonic or in-person, are normally scheduled with ample notice to the parties. Accordingly, adjournment requests must be made no later than five business days before the scheduled conference or hearing and shall indicate whether all parties consent.

Oral extension requests must be accompanied by CM/ECF filing

Source text: The Court will not accept oral requests for extensions over the phone or via fax without a corresponding request via CM/ECF.

Detailed basis and opposition status required for other continuance/extension requests.

Source text: Any other request for a continuance or extension should set forth in detail the basis for the request and whether the request is agreed to or opposed by the other litigant(s).

Extensions over 2 weeks require compelling reasons and advance notice.

Source text: A request for an extension or continuance of longer than two (2) weeks regarding the trial date, a discovery cutoff date, or the deadline for filing dispositive motions must be made sufficiently prior to the due date to allow time for the Court to consider it and should set forth compelling reason(s) for the relief sought.

Defense counsel must submit defendant's written agreement to continuance request at least 10 business days before sentencing.

Source text: Defense counsel will be expected to consult with their client and set forth in papers submitted to the Court their client's position with respect to any request for a continuance. The defendant's written agreement with the request must be submitted to the Court at the time of the defense motion to arrive no later than ten (10) business days before sentencing.

Requests to cancel/postpone/reschedule hearings must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless an emergency exists.

Source text: The Court endeavors to provide litigants with appropriate advance notice of scheduled hearings, arguments, and conferences—and expects litigants to refrain from last minute (i.e., less than 48 hours) requests to cancel, postpone, or reschedule such matters in the absence of actual emergencies.

Continuances/extensions require good cause; short (≤2 weeks) unopposed requests may be granted, longer requests need compelling reasons and sufficient prior notice.

Source text: Litigants should expect the Court to maintain the dates contained in the Scheduling Order, unless there is good cause to justify a change. Generally, Judge Padin will grant a short (i.e., two weeks or fewer) continuance or extension that will not affect discovery dates, motion-decision dates, hearing dates, or trial dates, if requested with the agreement of all litigants. Any other request for a continuance or extension should set forth in detail the basis for the request and whether the request is agreed to or opposed by the other litigant(s). A request for an extension or continuance of longer than two (2) weeks regarding the trial date, a discovery cutoff date, or the deadline for filing dispositive motions must be made sufficiently prior to the due date to allow time for the Court to consider it and should set forth compelling reason(s) for the relief sought. An unopposed request may be made by letter to the Court and should include the reasons for the request. All such letters—as with all correspondence with the Court—should be filed electronically via CM/ECF.

Litigants must immediately notify the Court and opposing counsel of trial schedule conflicts; trial dates take precedence over other obligations except serious unanticipated emergencies.

Source text: Litigants should notify the Court and opposing counsel immediately upon learning of any unavoidable and compelling professional or personal conflicts affecting the trial schedule. Once a trial date has been set, the Court expects that obligation to take precedence over other matters (except serious, unanticipated personal or professional emergencies).

All adjournment requests must be filed on the docket, state consent status of all parties, and medical adjournments require a healthcare professional's note.

Source text: Any request for an adjournment—including of filing deadlines and court appearances—must be filed on the docket. For all adjournment requests, the attorney(s) submitting the request must represent whether they obtained consent from all parties for the request, and if consent is not obtained, inform the Court that consent was sought. Requests for adjournments for medical reasons must be accompanied by a note from a healthcare professional.

Defense counsel must consult with their client and state the client’s position on continuance requests in submitted papers.

Source text: Defense counsel will be expected to consult with their client and set forth in papers submitted to the Court their client’s position with respect to any request for a continuance.

Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.

Source text: Requests for adjournments or extensions of time, other than those under Local Civil Rule 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Civil Rule 6.1 and include: (1) the date or dates sought to be extended; (2) the number of previous requests for extensions and the Court's rulings; (3) the basis for the current request; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

Extension requests affecting other dates must propose changes to all deadlines.

Source text: If the requested extension affects any other scheduled dates, the request must list the proposed change for all other dates/deadlines.

Moving submissions due 10 business days before sentencing; responsive submissions due 5 business days before.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a party moving for a variance, downward departure, or submission in mitigation of a sentence (a “Moving Submission”) is instructed to directly serve the Court no fewer than ten (10) business days before the sentencing date. The responsive party’s submission (a “Responsive Submission”) to any related motions shall be submitted and served no fewer than five (5) business days before the sentencing date.

Adjournment requests must include specific information and comply with Local Rule 6.1.

Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time, other than those pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include: (1) the date or dates sought to be extended; (2) the number of previous requests for extensions and the Court's rulings; (3) the reason for the current request; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested extension affects any other scheduled dates, the request must list the proposed change for all such other dates.

Adjournment/extension requests must include specified details, comply with Local Rule 6.1, and exempt pro se cases and Local Rule 7.1(d)(5) requests.

Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time, other than those pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include: (1) the date or dates sought to be extended; (2) the number of previous requests for extensions and the Court’s ruling; (3) the reason for the current request; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested extension affects any other scheduled dates/deadlines, the request must list the proposed change for all such other dates/deadlines. Unless the Court directs otherwise, this Section does not apply in cases in which either side is pro se.

Adjournment requests must be filed at least five business days before a scheduled conference.

Source text: Adjournment requests must be made no later than five business days before the scheduled conference.

Extensions must be requested in writing at least five business days before the deadline.

Source text: Extensions of time as provided in court-ordered schedules must be requested in writing at least five business days prior to the expiration of deadlines.

Extension requests must identify current and proposed dates.

Source text: The request shall indicate the current and proposed dates and include a proposed form of order.

After the standard extension window, conference-date extensions require unforeseen emergent circumstances and leave of Court even with consent.

Source text: Thereafter, no extensions of any conference date will be granted except upon a showing unforeseen, emergent circumstances and by leave of Court, even if there is consent of all counsel.

Discovery extension or amended scheduling requests must state current and proposed dates and whether the request is on consent.

Source text: Any request for an extension or an amended scheduling order shall indicate the current and proposed dates as well as whether the request is made on consent.

Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before conference.

Source text: Adjournment requests must be made no later than five business days before the scheduled conference.

Extensions must be requested 5 business days before deadline with current/proposed dates and proposed order; consent of parties required; no extensions for conferences except for emergent circumstances.

Source text: Extensions of time as provided in court-ordered schedules must be requested in writing at least five business days prior to the expiration of deadlines. The request shall indicate the current and proposed dates and include a proposed form of order. Counsel should endeavor to seek the consent of all parties prior to making such requests and must note in the request whether consent has been obtained. Thereafter, no extensions of any conference date will be granted except upon a showing unforeseen, emergent circumstances and by leave of Court, even if there is consent of all counsel.

Settlement conference adjournment requests require informal letter with good cause, specific reasons, and opposing counsel's position, submitted at least 7 days in advance unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Source text: Any application to continue and/or to adjourn any settlement conference must be presented by way of informal letter application to the Court. The application shall (1) be supported by good cause; (2) shall set forth, with specificity, the reason for the request; and (3) shall address the position of opposing counsel with respect to any such request. Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for continuances shall be submitted in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled conference.

Discovery must be completed within deadlines; extension requests must be made via letter before deadline expires.

Source text: When a discovery deadline is set forth in a Scheduling Order or Discovery Order, it is the clear order of the court that all discovery is to be completed within the given time period. Interrogatories and requests to produce should not be served so as to require the answering party to complete them outside the discovery period. Any applications for an extension of the discovery period shall be made prior to the expiration of the discovery deadline and shall initially be made to the court via letter request, in accordance with Local Civil Rule 37.1.

Expert report deadlines must be met; extension requests must be made via letter before deadline expires.

Source text: In any case where a party intends to present expert testimony, the Scheduling Order will set forth dates by which each party must submit the information required by Rule 26(a)(2), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any applications for an extension of the expert report deadlines shall be made prior to the expiration of the deadline and shall initially be made to the court via letter request, in accordance with Local Civil Rule 37.1.

Joint Final Pretrial Order may only be modified by formal motion in exceptional circumstances.

Source text: Once the Joint Final Pretrial Order is entered upon the record, it shall only be modified in exceptional circumstances 'to prevent manifest injustice.' Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(e). All requests to amend the Joint Final Pretrial Order shall be made by formal motion.

Opposition to pro hac vice admission must be filed within 2 business days via CM/ECF.

Source text: Requests for pro hac vice admission must, within two (2) business days of the filing of the initial application, file a letter via CM/ECF setting forth the basis for the opposition.

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.

Source text: Adjournment requests shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled conference. The party seeking an adjournment should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the date of the conference; (b) the length of adjournment requested; (c) the basis for the adjournment request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the adjournment request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines. Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests made after two (2) business before a conference shall not be granted.

Extension requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.

Source text: Requests for extensions of time shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled deadline. The party seeking an extension of time should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the currently scheduled deadline(s) sought to be extended; (b) the length of extension requested; (c) the basis for the extension request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the extension request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines.

Extensions of court dates are only granted for good cause and with the Court's leave, even if all counsel consent.

Source text: Since all dates set forth herein are established with the assistance and knowledge of counsel, there will be no extensions except for good cause shown and by leave of the Court, even with consent of all counsel.

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

Source text: Adjournment requests shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled conference. The party seeking an adjournment should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the date of the conference; (b) the length of adjournment requested; (c) the basis for the adjournment request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the adjournment request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines. Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests made after two (2) business before a conference shall not be granted.

Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

Source text: Requests for extensions of time shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled deadline. The party seeking an extension of time should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the currently scheduled deadline(s) sought to be extended; (b) the length of extension requested; (c) the basis for the extension request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the extension request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines.

Adjournment requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance, in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific required information.

Source text: Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests shall only be considered if made at least three (3) business days before the scheduled court proceeding. The party seeking an adjournment should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the date of the court proceeding; (b) the length of adjournment requested; (c) the basis for the adjournment request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the adjournment request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines.

Extension requests must be submitted at least 3 business days in advance, in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific required information.

Source text: Absent exigent circumstances, requests for extensions of time must be submitted at least three (3) business days before the scheduled deadline, or the request will not be considered. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request All requests for an extension of time, other than automatic extensions pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b) or 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include (i) the date(s) sought to be extended; (ii) the number of previous extensions; (iii) the reason for the current request; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing consent.

Motions to extend scheduling order deadlines must comply with consent, disclosure, and timing requirements.

Source text: it is hereby ORDERED that all requests to amend an existing Scheduling Order shall comply with the following procedures and requirements: 1. Any Party seeking an extension of a deadline should attempt to obtain consent to the requested extension from all other Parties to the case prior to filing a motion with the Court; 2. All motions requesting an extension should indicate the number of similar requests made by the moving Party and the reasons for the requested extension; 3. Extension requests should be limited to short periods to address unexpected conflicts; 4. The Party requesting the extension is responsible for ensuring that the requested deadlines do not fall on a weekend, holiday, or other date on which the Court will not be open for normal business; and

Court may impose attorneys’ fees if adjournment consent is unreasonably withheld.

Source text: If consent is unreasonably withheld, the Court may impose attorneys’ fees and costs.

Rule 12(a) deadline extensions are limited to 7 days unless stipulated or ordered by Court.

Source text: additional seven (7) days to file after its Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a) deadline, unless additional time is stipulated or the Court so orders.

Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 days in advance unless exigent circumstances exist.

Source text: Communications regarding scheduling and adjournments are handled by the Deputy Clerk, Haley Minix. If an adjournment is being sought, counsel shall first attempt to obtain consent from all parties and provide the Court with new dates upon which all parties are available. Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests made less than two days prior will not be granted.

No last-minute (less than 48 hours) cancellation/rescheduling requests without emergencies.

Source text: The Court endeavors to provide litigants with appropriate advance notice of scheduled hearings, arguments, and conferences—and expects litigants to refrain from last minute (i.e., less than 48 hours) requests to cancel, postpone, or reschedule such matters in the absence of actual emergencies.

Short continuances (2 weeks or fewer) granted with all parties' agreement.

Source text: Generally, Judge Salas will grant a short (i.e., two weeks or fewer) continuance or extension that will not affect discovery dates, motion-decision dates, hearing dates, or trial dates, if requested with the agreement of all litigants.

Extension requests must state whether party consent was obtained.

Source text: Counsel should endeavor to seek the consent of all parties prior to making such requests and must note in the request whether consent has been obtained.

Requests for excused absence must be in writing 3 days before conference.

Source text: Requests to be excused from personal attendance shall be supported by good cause, shall address the position of opposing counsel or any unrepresented parties with respect to the request, and shall be made in writing at least three (3) days prior to the settlement conference. Any party excused from personal attendance shall remain available telephonically for the entire duration of the settlement conference.

Government attorneys may be excused if they have primary responsibility and negotiation authority.

Source text: Counsel for a government entity may be excused from this requirement, provided that the government attorney who attends (1) has primary responsibility for handling the case, and (2) may negotiate settlement offers which the attorney is willing to recommend to the government official having ultimate settlement authority.

Unopposed requests by letter must be filed via CM/ECF.

Source text: An unopposed request may be made by letter to the Court and should include the reasons for the request. All such letters—as with all correspondence with the Court—should be filed electronically via CM/ECF.

Plaintiff's counsel must complete their portion 4 working days before due date for defense counsel.

Source text: Counsel shall make every effort to meet to complete the Joint Final Pretrial Order. In any event, plaintiff's counsel should complete plaintiff's portion of the Order sufficiently in advance of the due date for the entire Order so as to give each defense attorney at least four full working days to complete the defense portion of the Order.